LEOSA Reform Act

Latest action May 15, 2025

LEOSA Reform Act of 2025 This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public. Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.

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Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

H.Res. 405Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.Related bill, procedurally related

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Cosponsors

Adrian Smith, Beth Van Duyne and 16 others

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Republican16
Democratic1

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Full history

May 15, 2025
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House
May 15, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. Senate
May 14, 2025
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H2031-2032)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
May 14, 2025
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H2031-2032)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
May 14, 2025
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H2031-2032)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)

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May 14, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 2243.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
U.S. House of Representatives
May 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
U.S. House of Representatives
May 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
U.S. House of Representatives
Apr 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Apr 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Apr 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Mar 25, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Mar 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Mar 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House of Representatives

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